Food Price Inflation Reported in Hyderabad, Affecting Consumer Budgets

Sanjay Joshi commented on the rising costs of essential food items in Hyderabad on October 13, 2026. Reports indicate that prices for staples like rice, chana, and sugar have increased recently. For example, Sona Masoori rice rose from around Rs 45 per kg to Rs 70 per kg, while chana prices increased from Rs 55 per kg in August to Rs 76-77 per kg on October 12.

The increase in food costs is forcing families in Hyderabad to adjust their spending, leading them to reduce purchases and switch to alternative grains to manage grocery bills. Retail rice prices in Telangana rose by 13.3 per cent between July and September.